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Dare County emergency director warns of 2 to 4 feet of life‑threatening storm surge
Summary
Drew Pearson, Dare County emergency management director, said a storm surge watch is in effect with a potential 2–4 feet of life‑threatening surge that could flood cars and roads and put lives at risk; he urged residents to take action to protect people and property.
Drew Pearson, Dare County emergency management director, said the county is under a storm surge watch with the potential for “2 to 4 feet of life‑threatening storm surge.”
Pearson said, “We could see rapidly rising water that gets this deep in spots that are vulnerable to ocean overwash and surge inundation. 2 to 4 feet is about here on this pole. It could flood cars. It will flood roads. It'll put your life at risk.”
Pearson urged residents to prepare immediately. “Now is the time to take action to protect yourself and your property,” he said.
The remarks described the expected surge height and its likely impacts — vehicle and roadway flooding and life‑safety risk — but did not announce any mandatory evacuations, emergency declarations, or other formal orders. The statement was a public safety advisory from Dare County Emergency Management emphasizing the short‑term danger in low‑lying, ocean‑exposed locations.
No statutes, ordinances, or formal actions were referenced during the remarks. The county emergency management director spoke directly to the immediate flood risk and advised residents to take protective measures; specific guidance (shelter locations, evacuation routes, or official orders) was not provided in the transcript.
